Only One For Them

They reached his car and again, he opened her door for her, Sean by normal standards should have been drunk but the amount he had done only made him feel lightheaded and numb but other than that he was fine, Lytta was not however, she was drank but, for the most part she was quiet smiling slightly every so often at him. The drive was quieter than going there, they reached her apartment, he helped her out of her seat, he held her shoulders as he got her purse, he kissed her forehead before starting toward the door, when he reached her door, he gave her a kiss before knocking on the door, Elena came a few minutes later, she looked tired but she motioned for them to enter, Sean asked her to point him to Lyttas' room, she lead the way, they entered, he gently laid Lytta down, her breathing had slowed down indicating that she was asleep, he was tempted to change her into more comfortable clothes, but figured her roommate would do that, he kissed her lips lightly, her body arched toward him, he wanted to stay there with her, he said goodbye to Elena, he wrapped his coat around her touching her cheek, he left them alone before he did something stupid to Lytta. Sean was so happy, he slept peacefully that night, thinking of holding Lytta and kissing her.

The next day Michael had called to check on her, she didn't know how to react now that she liked his brother even more, there were a few awkward moments but he made her laugh and the awkwardness faded. Sean had called later in the day, they laughed at each other reflecting on the night before. Four days later on Tuesday Michael called and asked her to join him at a restaurant called the Grand and then for a carriage ride afterwards, what should she do? Tell him she had gone out with his brother, fake an illness?

"Look Michael," she sighed, "I just wanted to say that I went out with Sean last weekend," she said waiting for him to get upset.

"Yes I know, he told me before you went out, I don't mind Lytta, I just want to take you out so we can get to know each other," he said, holding his breath for her answer,

"Really? Why are you so fine with it?" she asked.

"It is hard to explain, let's just say we both like you, what do you say?" he asked again, Sean was sitting on the couch looking at him hopefully, fingers crossed.

"I don't know about that Michael," she said, on the other hand going out with him would make her hopefully decide which one she liked better, reluctantly she agreed, they set the time, like Sean he offered to pick her up, she gave him the address and hang up the phone. She was excited, she hoped it went well.

"Come on, Micky, what did she say?" he said leaning forward in his seat.

"Well she agreed, but she sounded unsure still, I don't blame her, I cannot wait," Michael said getting up, smiling. Sean followed him as he headed to the bar in the corner, he poured himself a glass then his brother.

"It will be an awesome date, Micky, you will win her over as well," he said.

"One can only hope," Michael said, he pictured her face in his mind, he felt instantly calm again, that gave him all the confidence he needed.

Lytta had told Elena that she was going out with the brother to Sean a day ago, she had looked at her like she had grown another head, she had bombarded her with so many what ifs and telling her how crazy she was, whenever she felt the doubt creep in, she would think of Michael, so because Elena refused to accompany her to the mall, she had gone with Patrick. They had looked through most shops, finding nothing that fit her, in one store, she had found a simple blue dress that had a cinched black belt in the middle, and the material flowed to her knees, it looked almost looked like a bubble dress, it came with a sheer looking shawl, she had fallen in love with it even though it was dress, she felt like she was someone else, she didn't like dresses, Patrick found her a nice pair of wedges that had blue at the top.

The night arrived, she was just as nervous as before, she changed into her outfit and braided her hair to the side so that it fell on her left shoulder, she finished by putting red ribbons at the tip to stop it unrolling. She added, three sparkling hair accessories shaped like butterflies, one on the right side of her head, the other two at the base of her neck that was where the braid began, the clips helped keep it in place. Elena walked in her room,

"Look I don't know what has gotten into you lately for you to even think this is a good idea, but I here for you regardless," she said looking at Lytta's reflection, she walked further in, her hands were behind her, she looked at me again,

"Okay, close your eyes, I have something that will go perfectly with your lovely outfit," she said standing behind me smiling, I closed my eyes, I felt her fidget with putting whatever it was on the right side I heard a click and the she moved away from me,

"Okay, you can open the eyes," she said. When I did, I gasped, she had added a red rose on the right side of my head, it rested above my ear, I turned my head to the left, the clip disappeared in my hair,

"Wow, its' beautiful Elena, I love it!" I said standing up to look at everything all together. There was a knock at the door that had both of us turning toward the sound, I grabbed my purse, I hugged her and headed for the door.

Michael fidgeted from one foot to the other, waiting outside the door. When she opened the door, he breathed in deeply, she looked wonderful, her hair was braided to the side, she was wearing a dress, it was tight around her bust, but it flowed outwards to her knees, she had very nice legs, his eyes travelled down to her shoes, his eyes travelled back up her body slowly, and back to the top of her head, he liked the red rose in her hair. Lytta took in her fill of Michael, he was wearing a tight white shirt, it hugged his chest and shoulders, he wore his hair wild around his head like he was just from sleeping, he was in black loose jeans, he was wearing black shoes on his feet, in his arm, he held a black jacket in one hand,

"You look so beautiful Lytta, am speechless," he said giving her his arm so she could put her hand at the crook of his arm,

"Thank you Michael, you look very dashing yourself," she said as they walked down the hall to the exit.

"Thank you, so how was your day?" he asked, swimming in her exotic scent.

"It was dull, well one thing happened that was funny as hell," she said pausing as they got into his red Ferrari with its graphity drawings on the sides,

"Wow, cool car, I like the drawings," she said when her door was closed, when he re-entered the car, he said,

"I am glad you like them, Sean did them when we were twenty something, he presented the car to me as a birthday present, so what happened?"

"You know he told me he was good at drawing but I just didn't think he was as good as this, oh yes, well the girl who works at the reception was talking to someone on the phone when all of a sudden she began screaming when a large dude came through the doors, they made out for a little which grossed almost everyone out, but what neither of them figured that they were being watched, a lady came in shortly after him holding a frying pan in one hand, when she saw them, she hit him hard the head and along with any flesh she got in contact with over and over again, she rounded on Christy, that's her name, there was a shouting contest, but in the end they realized he was cheating on both of them, the guy was sneaking out when he was hit in the head with a pan again, Christy grabbed the base ball bat from behind her desk and wailed on him too, the guy was begging for mercy before the waiters and some guards held the girls back," she said laughing Michael laughed with her.

"Serves him right, poor bugger thou," he said heading down another road. They continued talking through the whole trip which was twenty minutes to their destination,

"We're here," Michael said getting out the car, he opened her door, Lytta looked around, the place looked very comfortable, it had an Italian feel to it, inside they could see someone spinning pizza dough in the centre, it had tables all over, waiters and waitresses moving around, they wore simple green and red uniforms, a man in a black suit lead them a table by the wall near the corner, it was dimly lit inside, making it even more romantic, a band began playing soft music as they were lead to a table, it was secluded with the light lower casting shadows in places, the chairs were close together,

"It feels so homey in here, I love it," she said as she sat down in her chair putting her shawl on the extra chair in front of them.

"I am glad you like it, I missed you Lytta, I just love being in your company every second I can," he said putting his hand at the top of her back, making circles, hmm she felt even more relaxed, wherever he touched, he left warmth behind.

"I missed you too Michael, there are few people that have succeeded in finding something funny in almost all scenarios," she said smiling, he looked touched but kept quiet, a waitress came by to get their orders, she was very beautiful, her hair was cut in a short pixie cut so that her the fringe hid her eyebrows, she wore a seemingly genuine smile, but it looked like she was nervous as well, she was top heavy with no existing hips, making her wonder if her breasts were real or not, they gave her their order and she went to get their drinks, Michael would occasionally move his hand were it was at her back slowly, she was enjoying it too much for her to tell him to stop.

Their meal came shortly after, as they ate Michael would make her laugh making her have to watch how much food she put in her mouth so as not to choke. Her cheeks were on fire, he had turned slightly red listening to her tell him about her espionages with her foster brother, she had just told him how they had accidentally set fire to the kitchen trying to make breakfast for their parents and siblings, he laughed so hard at the way she described how they had to run in circles from their 'father' who was chasing them round and round the island in the kitchen promising retribution, their father couldn't stay mad at them, when he caught them he just shooed them out the door patting their heads as punishment.

"You're crazy Lytta, ahh my ribs hurt right now," Michael said holding his side. He put down his fork after a while he stood up and did an exaggerated bow in front of her,

"Would you like to dance my lady?" he said straightening up and extending his hand, she put her serviette down and took his hand in hers,

"Why certainly my good man," she said, holding the side of her dress and curtsying. He smiled at that as he held her waist leading her to the dance floor, they made an odd couple, his pale skin stood out more because of his shirt, her dark skin very distinct from him, the height between them drew stares from people as well, she looked very small next his muscled tall build.

When they reached the dance floor, he held and circled her waist with his hands pulling her close so their chests touched,

"Do you know how to waltz?" he asked leaning down to whisper in her ear.

"Not a clue," she said when he pulled back to look down at her.

"Okay we will just slow dance then, just follow my lead beautiful," he said holding her closer. Lytta laid her head on his chest; they moved slowly round the floor, he put his chin on the top of her head. He seemed to be humming to the song, she closed her eyes, she felt like she was in fairytale, she felt protected when he held her like this, swaying to the music. When the song finished they continued to hold each other, another song came through but it was just as slow, occasionally he would spin her then bring her back to him, they danced through two more songs like that, Lytta let her hands move up and down his back. Michael's chest rumbled when she did that, it was his wolf purring inside him, happy to be petted by his mate. When the last song finished they left the floor, with Michael putting his arm around her shoulder,

"That was fun, I love holding you Lytta, how about we go that ride on the town?" he said as she sat down in her seat again.

"Ya, I am done here," she said getting her wrap, as she got up she tripped and would have fallen if he had not caught her by the shoulders,

"Are you okay?" he asked, checking her for injuries. She pushed away from him gently straightening up.

"I am fine, just tripped on the carpet, how did you get to me so fast? I saw you next to the wall holding your jacket," she said as they left the table, her purse and wrap in one hand.

"I guess I was closer than you thought," he said holding her free hand in his.

"Hmm," she said, she could have sworn she had seen him by the wall, she let it go however. As they stepped out of the restaurant, there was a white carriage that had yellow ribbons on the side, at the back, there were multi colored flowers at the back behind the seat from roses to lilies, daisies, there was a man at the top holding the rains for the horses, he was dressed like a man from the twenties with the bower hat on his head. Michael watched her take in the carriage, her facial expression moved from awe to glee and back again.

"Michael... I don't know what to say, I love it," she said softly, laying her hand on her chest looking at him.

"It was my pleasure Lytta, let me help you up," he said, he got in first and pulled her to him, they sat close together, their sides touching, she put the wrap around her shoulders, the guy drove the horses down the street, Michael pulled out a blanket from the box at their feet, he put it around their legs, he pulled it so that it covered her chest, instantly warming her up,

"Thanks, I keep forgetting its approaching winter now," she said leaning into his side, the feel of her breast crushed at his side made him feel very hot. Lytta was in heaven, they watched the town go by pointing out some sights to each other, they began to play a game as they saw more places, the one who pointed out the most places would get a kiss.

After about five minutes of accusing each other of cheating, Lytta won, she sat up in her seat, she looked at Michael, his green eyes pierced her eyes, they stared at each other for a minute, and finally she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, she opened her eyes and leaned in to kiss him, their lips touched softly, she licked his bottom lip coaxing his mouth open, when she took his tongue in her mouth, he moaned out loud, he pulled her to him so that she was sitting in his lap, Lytta put her arms around his neck, Michael put the blanket around her shoulders, when it was secured he let his hands roam underneath, he stroked her back. When she became more aggressive, he growled happily and let his hands come to her front, he stroked her stomach with his left hand while he grabbed her right breast in his right hand messaging it roughly, she groaned into his mouth, she could feel his erection underneath her, it felt rather big, she rubbed herself against it making him growl in her mouth and made him squeeze her breast.

The driver of the carriage could hear the sounds but he tried his hardest to ignore them, after all, that was his alpha making those sounds, it would be an insult for a man in his class to turn and watch his alpha no matter how curious he was. He wondered who the woman was; Lord Stuvak did not do things this open with his women. They were at the end of the ride now, he coughed aloud and told them the ride was done, the deadly growl had him trembling in his seat.

"Its' okay Michael, let us go," she said pulling away from him, she was still shaky, she breathed hard trying to calm down, Michael just glared at the back of the drivers head, he should have him fired for that interruption, he sat up and watched her grab her things before coming out and going round so that he could help her up. He put his hands in her armpits and pulled her out and down, when her feet touched the pavement, he kissed her lips more softly than before and lead her to his car, when they were inside, he drove off, they sat in silence for a few minutes, in those few minutes, Lytta began to feel guilty, she really liked both of them, she felt she was cheating on Sean, then she thought of Michael and she felt bad for thinking of Sean on their date.

Michael felt the change in her just from her body language, he turned the radio on, he had an idea what was causing the change, they drove back with him trying to make her laugh, finally he cracked a really bad joke that just didn't make any sense, it made her laugh so hard, finally they reached her apartment building and got out, he walked her inside and to her door all the while holding her hand in his. He kissed her once more before he sighed and said,

"Look I know you must be feeling guilty for going out with both my brother and I," her face dropped immediately, she tried to step away from him, she felt so bad like a dirty slut.

"No love listen you might not understand this but for right now, let me just say that it will begin to make sense when we explain it to you. What do you say the three of us meet sometime this week, we just want to talk to you and try and ease your fears," he said, looking intensely at her. Lytta didn't know how she would behave with both of them in the room now that her feelings for both of them had increased, but may be they could sort something out, she nodded her head,

"Okay, may be it will help me understand like you say, because I am very confused right now," she said stepping away from him. He smiled at her before kissing her goodnight,

"Thank you, I had a lovely evening Lytta, sweet dreams," he said kissing her forehead,

"I had fun too, good night," she said hugging him, she then turned and entered her apartment. Outside her door, Michael sighed and went to his car, in his hand was one of her hair butterflies, he had removed it when they were making out in the carriage, he smiled at that as he entered the car and drove off, he smelled the piece, it still smelled like her, he fingered it as he drove home thinking of Lytta the whole way.

The next day, Sean opened the door to Michael 's room, he was still asleep, Sean snuck closer to the bed, when he was close enough he jumped on the bed, landing on Michael's back,

"Pay back bitch!" he yelled as he grabbed his arm twisting it behind him.

"Get off me punk!" Michael yelled back struggling to get up, he had just undressed Lytta in his dream and she had been walking towards him when he was rudely interrupted.

"Fine," Sean said standing up and sitting beside the bed grinning at him,

"Alright spill," he said as Michael sat up glaring at him.

"Alright alright already, sssh you sound like mum with that nagging," Michael said. He told him about the date, the carriage ride, all the way to what was said at her doorstep.

"So ya, I invited her to the den so we could talk to her in one of our rooms, am already falling in love with her, as are you, I don't see why we should wait to tell her," Michael said.

"I just worry that we'll scare her away, you're right I am falling in love with her, but I know we need to tell her, especially with the way things are going, I'm free on Tuesday from the afternoon onwards, how is your schedule that day?" he asked.

"I have a meeting but I can finish it early by 3pm, but ya I think we should call and tell her that Tuesday is good," Michael said getting up and going for his phone, the fact that he was stark naked did not matter, he came back with a towel around his waist.

"You want to call or should I?" he asked Sean.

"I'll call her," he said, he got the phone from Sean, he called, it rang until she answered on the fourth ring,

"Hi Michael," she said

"No its Sean, how are you doing?" he asked her.